6515--NX EQ Automated Cardiac Resuscitators

The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded contract 36C10X26D0010 to TrillaMed, LLC for the procurement of NX EQ Automated Cardiac Resuscitators, with a total value of $6,682,672.98 and a performance period spanning five years from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2031. This is a VA-wide requirements contract that authorizes the government to place orders as needed for Brand Name Stryker® or equal automated cardiac resuscitators and associated accessories, including Lucas 3 chest compression devices, batteries, chargers, and straps. The contract is structured as a commercial acquisition under FAR Subpart 12.6 with a 12-month base period and four optional 12-month extension periods, and the government has no obligation to purchase any minimum quantity—only actual operational needs will trigger orders. Pricing is detailed in Attachment A with a 3% Service Level Agreement (SLA) fee embedded in all unit prices, and invoices must be submitted electronically via the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center using Tungsten or X12 EDI formats. Delivery is made directly to the destination, where the government conducts inspection and acceptance, ensuring all items are new, authentic OEM products with no used, refurbished, or gray-market components permitted. Contract administration is governed by a comprehensive set of clauses and obligations outlined in Attachments B through G, including mandatory compliance with FAR and VAAR provisions such as 52.203-13 on business ethics, 52.216-18 and -19 on ordering limits and restrictions, 52.217-5 for option modifications, and 52.240-90 for supply chain security. The contractor must provide documented OEM authorization letters and adhere to strict reporting requirements, including quarterly sales data and SLA fee remittance. Ordering is limited to $750,000 or 100 units per item within any 30-day window, and the contractor may refuse orders exceeding these thresholds. The award was selected using a best value trade-off approach where technical performance, including safety, design, and quality, was significantly more important than price or past performance, which itself carried greater weight than veterans preference. Offerors were required to complete detailed past performance questionnaires and supply references, and submissions had to follow strict formatting rules, including five separate, un